Illinois Income Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15

March 25, 2020

In light of the recent Disaster Proclamation concerning the coronavirus, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is following the federal government in providing special tax filing and payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak.

The filing deadline for Illinois income tax returns has been extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020.

This filing and payment relief includes: The 2019 income tax filing and payment deadlines for all taxpayers who file and pay their Illinois income taxes on April 15, 2020, are automatically extended until July 15, 2020. This relief applies to all individual returns, trusts, and corporations. This relief is automatic, taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call IDOR to qualify. Penalties and interest will begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances as of July 16, 2020. You will automatically avoid interest and penalties on the taxes paid by July 15, 2020. More information here.

District Office

121 Broadway Suite 1
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-0405

Springfield Office

207-N Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-6401

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